pungence

English

Etymology

From Latin pungēns, present participle of pungō (“to sting”).

Noun

pungence (usually uncountable, plural pungences)

1. The quality of odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

   The pungence of the garlic made my eyes water.

Synonyms

• pungency

Related terms

• pungent
• pungently

Translations

The quality of an odour which clings to the nose

• Maori: kanekanetanga